Antoine Rollin, the former head of the Hémicycle restaurant—now closed—is gearing up to launch Calcifer in the spring of 2026. Located at 41 Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth Street, just a stone’s throw from the Place de la République, this new venture marks a fresh chapter for this culinary spot, which previously housed the restaurant Istr.
With this brand-new venture, Antoine Rollin aims to develop a menu centered around open-flame and charcoal grilling. As you might have guessed, the name 'Calcifer' references the fire demon from Howl's Moving Castle by Hayao Miyazaki. This is a fitting nod to the culinary identity of the upcoming restaurant, where meats, fish and seafood, and vegetables will be prepared over an open flame, with particular attention to direct heat — and, quite naturally, the smoky flavors that result from it.
The restaurant, already touted for its cozy ambiance featuring warm wood accents and mosaics, is perfect for both lively gatherings around its large tables and more intimate date nights. To toast the occasion, a robust wine list will beautifully complement the dishes.
A plan is already in place for the coming weeks, in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, to explore this hot new spot that's firing on all cylinders!
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